A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4978684 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 14378264 epoch_slot_no: 381464 block_no: 4978507 slot_leader_id: 4938751 size: 466 time: 2020-11-21 07:42:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x790af138ad471025657813537d1a643a2cd2c4874dda047ef7f146d71501d743Block Operator
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